Reliance, Disney to Merge India Media Assets to Create $8.5 Bn Powerhouse

Mukesh Ambani led Reliance Industries and Walt Disney announced the merger of their India TV and streaming media assets, creating an $8.5 billion entertainment juggernaut far ahead of rivals in the world’s most populous nation. Largest Indian conglomerate will inject $1.4 billion in the merged entity, with the company and its affiliates holding a more than 63% stake, with Disney owning the rest. The merger values the India business of the US entertainment giant at just around $3 billion, far